Android

1. Download and install the OpenVPN Connect app from the Google Play Store.

2. Extract the tar/zip archive containing the `.ovpn` file using a file manager app (e.g., ZArchiver).

3. Open OpenVPN Connect, tap the + icon, select “File”, and choose your `.ovpn` file.

Note: Ensure you grant storage permissions to access the file.

iOS (iPhone / iPad)

1. Install the OpenVPN Connect app from the App Store.

2. Transfer the tar/zip archive to your device (via iCloud Drive, AirDrop, or Mail) and extract it using the Files app.

3. Open the `.ovpn` file, then choose “Open in OpenVPN”.

Windows

1. Download and install OpenVPN GUI from the official website (openvpn.net).

2. Extract the tar/zip archive and copy the `.ovpn` file to the `C:\Program Files\OpenVPN\config` directory.

3. Launch OpenVPN GUI as an administrator, right-click the icon in the system tray, and select your profile to connect.

macOS

1. Download and install OpenVPN Connect from the official website (openvpn.net).

2. Extract the tar/zip archive and double-click the `.ovpn` file; OpenVPN Connect will prompt you to import the profile.

Linux

1. Install the `openvpn` package via your package manager (e.g., `sudo apt install openvpn` for Debian/Ubuntu).

2. Extract the tar/zip archive, then run:

sudo openvpn --config /path/to/your-file.ovpn